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How Long to Cook a Turkey

I’ll never forget the Thanksgiving when the turkey didn’t finish in time for dinner. As a professional recipe developer, I knew how long to cook a turkey, but my experience must have made me flippant.
Quick! How many people does a 12-pound turkey feed? How many servings in a can of cranberry sauce? How long should you brine the bird? Don't worry, we're lousy at Thanksgiving trivia, too. That's why ...
We are days away from the biggest food holiday of the year. This year, celebrations are averaging nine attendees, the same as last year, according to Butterball's 2025 Togetherness Report, which ...
Preparing a flavorful and moist roast turkey to serve on Thanksgiving is no easy feat. You need to know what size bird to buy for your crowd, choose between wet or dry brining the meat, and decide ...
Fresh turkeys can be kept in the refrigerator for 1-2 days before cooking. They are ready to prepare. Frozen turkeys can be purchased weeks before Thanksgiving, but they should be stored in the ...